Dracaena Mass Cane Air Layering: Wait Until April, Cut Water Now

An 8-ft Dracaena massangeana with rotting trunk base needs air layering in April (after 1st) and severe water reduction now.

Current Triage

• Stop overwatering: skewer test, water only when bone dry.
• This plant likes full dry cycles between waterings.
• Drying out heals rotting roots.

April Air Layering

1. Air layer both tall branches (see TAMU guide).
2. Pot up rooted layers separately.
3. Original trunk may resprout lower.

Why Wait

Air layering requires active growth (long days). April 1+ in Chicago area. Cutting water now saves the mother plant.